Ismael is Tobias's classmate, meaning he's in 8ºC. He came from Brazil and has lived here for 2 years. During this time, he's noticed many differences between Brazil and Portugal, such as the food, the people, and the beauty of the countries. Regarding the similarities between the two countries, he says there aren't that many, but one of the most obvious is the language, since they also speak Portuguese in Brazil. Back in Brazil, on school days, he had classes until noon, w

Gabriel is a 9th grade student who came from São Paulo, Brazil, and has been here for a year. He observed that the food, religion, and festivals are different in Brazil and Portugal. He believes the only thing these two countries have in common is the language. Here at school, he likes the people and has noticed that life here in Portugal is calmer, whereas in his country the schools are more "messy" and not as organized. As for studying and the Portuguese language, he thin

Samuel came from Brazil and has been here in Portugal for four months, studying in Year 9B. He noticed that the gastronomy is different between these countries and thinks that religion is too. However, some festivals are similar in both countries and, obviously, the language is the same, which gives the countries another point in common. On the other hand, people's preferences in general and the way they celebrate are different. The student liked the school, but still doesn

Evelyn came from Brazil, studies in 12ºB and has been here for 1 year and 11 months. She thinks that the main differences between Portugal and Brazil are the people. ‘In Brazil, people are warmer and the Portuguese are more reserved,’ she says. The language is the common factor between the countries. At this school, Evelyn likes the type of teaching, the teachers and thinks that people are very receptive. For her, the teaching is better here than in Brazil. Regarding the Po

Jhonatas emigrated from Brazil to Portugal and has been living here for almost three years. He studies in 8th grade and already feels well integrated and, he says, that people treat him well. He thinks that, although the language is the same, people in Portugal and Brazil have a different mentality. People here are older and he believes they have different religious beliefs; even the way they celebrate in the two countries is different. There, the celebrations are more inte